MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a
book
which
describes
topics
having to do with open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
The latest
improvements in
online learning technology are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to take part in online courses.
These massively open online courses are
customarily free
but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
issues that
online education organizations
are struggling with
more than ever because online learning technology is
advancing so swiftly.
How can institutions
make sure that
the training provided by these
massive open online courses is
good?
How can students
be assured that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs?
What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle problems like
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As blended learning becomes more
abundant there is a
increasing
necessity
to perceive how
these MOOC classes are being conducted.
Researchers
and numerous other
participants
desire
to be more aware of
these
fascinating new open educational
initiatives.
Everybody wants
to know how
MOOC classes
can be improved.
Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably.
To satisfy this
expanding
demand for
details
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational subjects.
This exciting new book
also talks about the
major controversies associated with
MOOC classes and open education resources (OER).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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